Trump Says Israel Agreed to Terms for 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire
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President Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to the conditions needed for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, adding that the plan would now be presented to Hamas.
'Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War,' Trump said in a post on Truth Social, adding that Qatar and Egypt will deliver the final proposal.
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